Yeah, that’s kinda me right now. I got the Biggest Loser Cardio Max Weight Loss DVD for myself last week, and I did (most of) my first workout with it tonight. I’m starting way low because, well, I’m a big, giant, fat slob and I don’t want my partner to find me dead of a heart attack when he comes down in the morning.
The thing I love about this line of videos is that the people in the videos, aside from the trainer, are big people. They’re not Evil Blonde Aerobics Bunnies and Giant Humpy Muscleheads. They’re people who need these videos. It’s kind of inspiring, to a point.
I got 25 minutes into a 35-minute workout before I had to stop because I just couldn’t finish. I’m… kind of a self-loathing mess right now. I know I should be proud that I did what I could, that 25 minutes today is better than the zero minutes yesterday, that it’s better than the zero minutes that I’ve done for the last six weeks. I’m having problems getting myself into that mindset, though, and I don’t know how to get out of this shame-and-hate spiral.
January 19, 2012 at 6:08 AM
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January 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM
I felt the same way about the people in the Last Chance Workout video. These are real people, we watched them work toward their goal on TV! We know they are still working toward that. They are a refreshing inspiration.
I’m also struggling with wrapping my head around the whole fitness for weight loss and health. I wonder where in the world does one find that mindset. I’m okay, sorta. I understand I didn’t gain this extra 30 pounds in six months. But I think it’s reasonable to think I can lose it in six months. Really! Five pounds a month should be rather simple.
I’m having a tough time visualizing. Actually, the picture that keeps popping into my head is of the summer I played slow-pitch. I felt so healthy and strong, and I had a body that rocked! LOL That was the year before Saholio was born. *shudder* That was 29 years ago! *shamefulness*
Keep plugging in those DVD’s. It won’t be long before you’ll finish a whole workout
Look how quickly you got ready for the Jingle Bell.
Son, for what it’s worth, so many of us are feeling much like you. As I recall this is the very reason you came up with this amazing blog site. You have no idea how much this has meant to me. Thank You!
I Love You!!!!!